Berkeley was the 3-0 winner over Alameda when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Berkeley Yellowjackets fell 3-1 to the Alameda Hornets on Friday. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Berkeley couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Alameda a tough time in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 29-31, 25-14, 25-23.

Finley Couillard
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Despite the defeat, Berkeley saw an underclassman step up: freshman Finley Couillard had 16 digs and one assist. Those 16 digs set a new season-high mark for Couillard. Emmett Todd also deserves some recognition as he had his first block of the season.
Berkeley now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Alameda, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Berkeley will host El Cerrito at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alameda, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Castro Valley at 5:45 p.m.
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